Michael Barber and Margaret Spellings discuss the state of elementary and secondary education in the United States.

Michael Barber and Margaret Spellings discuss the state of elementary and secondary education in the United States.

Michael Barber and Margaret Spellings discuss the state of elementary and secondary education in the United States.

How should the United States reform its K-12 education system to retain global competitiveness? Four experts say reforms revolve around teachers.

Scholars from the American University of Beirut analyze the promise and peril of the Arab Spring, as well as what role the United States should play.

Scholars from the American University of Beirut analyze the promise and peril of the Arab Spring, as well as what role the United States should play.

Sir Michael Barber, head of the Global Education Practice at McKinsey & Company argues that the key to improving educational systems is setting clear, internationally benchmarked standards, and attracting and training good teachers and school leaders.

Amity Shlaes criticizes the erosion of teachers' authority in the classroom.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon says controversy surrounding Greg Mortenson, the builder of of girls schools in Afghanistan, threatens to overshadow and even discredit the heroines at the heart of his work.

Amity Shlaes discusses the cartel-like privileges of U.S. schools.

Chairman of Wipro Limited, Azim H. Premji, discusses his role as founder and manager of Wipro Limited, as well as his philanthropic work in providing quality education in rural India.This meeting was part of the CEO Speaker Series.

The National Education Policy Center's William Mathis argues that a lack of high tech jobs, not low standardized test scores, hinders America's international competitiveness.

Americans must realize that expanding educational attainment everywhere is the best way to grow the pie for all.

Education Secretary Duncan and New York City Schools Chancellor Klein discuss strategies for improving the quality of the U.S. education system in order to make American students more competitive in the global market.

Education Secretary Duncan and New York City Schools Chancellor Klein discuss strategies for improving the quality of the U.S. education system in order to make American students more competitive in the global market.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan discusses U.S. education and international competitiveness.

Peter Orszag says that slowing the growth of health care costs may be among the best things we can do to help the next generation attend a high-quality public college.